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# influencers

This year
2023
From today, influencers have to label paid promotional posts as ads
New guidance addresses paid promotion, and items ‘gifted’ by brands.
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Oct 27th 2023, 6:00 AM
Parenting: When we were growing up, our parents weren't bombarded by images of perfection
Margaret Lynch looks at the effects influencers are having on her personally and her style of parenting.
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Oct 7th 2023, 8:00 PM
Revenue has written to a number of Irish influencers urging them to declare income earned
The letter said the revenue is “aware of the income earning potential from various activities conducted via online platforms”.
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Oct 5th 2023, 4:48 PM
Influencers in France could face jail time under new advertising law
Violators of the rules could face punishments of up to two years in prison and €‎300,000 fines.
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Jun 1st 2023, 4:57 PM
Last year
2022
Almost half of adverts posted by social media influencers not labelled as such, research finds
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission today published its report on social media influencers.
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Dec 13th 2022, 7:43 AM
MEPs, assemble: Could Ireland's MEPs do more to influence Europe?
How do we punch above our weight on the European stage? Get into groupings, get specialised and stick around, writes CJ McKinney.
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Jun 29th 2022, 8:30 PM
All time
Majority of Irish adults believe social media influencers are inauthentic and misrepresent real life
The finding was contained in a survey carried out by the ASAI.
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Feb 23rd 2021, 12:43 PM
Influenced: ASAI records spike in complaints about health and beauty ads
The sector received the most amount of complaints last year.
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Apr 29th 2020, 12:51 PM
Barrett and Farrell - Out of position or thriving in new surroundings?
Beauden Barrett and Owen Farrell have moved position in a bid to freshen up their teams at the World Cup.
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Oct 25th 2019, 6:55 PM
The ads industry watchdog is still fielding dozens of complaints about influencers
The ASAI says the volume of objections shows a high level of awareness of ‘transparency requirements’.
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Jul 28th 2019, 6:45 AM
Here’s why some influencers woke up this morning with a lot less Instagram followers
‘Why did I just lose over half a million followers?’
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Feb 13th 2019, 4:53 PM
Here's the suss on the British influencer drama over new super strict guidelines on #sponcon
The Advertising Standards Authority is clamping down on opaque brand deals.
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Feb 1st 2019, 3:23 PM
10 Instagram homes that are giving us serious interiors envy
Lust-worthy homes.
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Dec 28th 2018, 11:56 AM
Meet the CGI influencers that are fooling everyone on Instagram
The fakest influencers on Instagram.
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Dec 25th 2018, 8:00 PM
Eh, some influencers are posting fake sponsored content in order to get real sponsored content
The search for #sponcon reaches new heights.
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Dec 20th 2018, 10:34 AM
8 Irish mammy Instagram accounts that people are obsessed with
For cute kids, hacks, recipes and more.
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Dec 3rd 2018, 8:00 AM
What is 'blackfishing' and why are some white influencers doing it to get followers?
Some influencers are being called out over the practice.
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Dec 1st 2018, 6:00 PM
Are the days of influencer marketing numbered?
With so many personal controversies (and a weary audience) can the practice continue?
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Oct 14th 2018, 3:00 PM
Which Irish Influencer Are You?
Let’s find out.
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Oct 7th 2018, 6:00 PM
'Things have taken a nasty turn': Bloggers Unveiled account shuts down
The account claimed to hold bloggers and social influencers accountable for misleading their followers.
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Aug 2nd 2018, 8:07 PM
There's been a huge surge in complaints about how Irish 'influencers' plug products
Over 100 objections have been made to the ads watchdog about social media stars and bloggers.
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Jul 5th 2018, 2:02 PM
Have you ever bought anything because an influencer flogged it?
Be honest.
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May 27th 2018, 4:30 PM
How has the referendum changed the public's interpretation of 'The Influencer?'
“Some people think it’s easier to say nothing rather than lose followers. But why act like a wallflower in certain situations?”
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May 21st 2018, 3:31 PM
Why influencers are to be commended for speaking out on #RepealThe8th
Marissa Carter, Pippa O’Connor, Suzanne Jackson and Joanne Larby have all spoken out this week.
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May 4th 2018, 5:21 PM
Two influencers to return road safety campaign fees after wearing seatbelts incorrectly
The RSA used 10 influencers in a campaign last year – but won’t be using any this year.
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Apr 28th 2018, 6:30 AM
When is an Instagram post an ad? Advertising body wants to clear up confusion
The ASAI held an event this week for bloggers and influencers.
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Apr 14th 2018, 10:00 AM
Pub manager who believed employer had sway over gardaí awarded €25,500 for constructive dismissal
The man had his salary immediately docked by €10,000 after pointing out accounting irregularities on the part of his employer.
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Apr 12th 2018, 6:25 AM
So apparently influencers are Snapchatting while driving so they can be called out and get more followers
Others within the industry reckon it’s working too.
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Mar 26th 2018, 10:45 AM
Here's what you should look out for when deciding if you should trust an influencer
It’s easy once you know.
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Jan 28th 2018, 8:00 PM
Here's why Irish bloggers and influencers are talking about bullying, FaceTune and fake Instagram accounts
A brief explainer.
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Jan 7th 2018, 2:16 PM
What influencers say versus what they actually mean
“Just wanted to on come and say really quickly …”
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Nov 6th 2017, 9:00 PM
Should social influencers feel obliged to speak out on Repeal The 8th?
There have been calls for social influencers to speak out on Repeal The 8th – but is that their responsibility?
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Oct 22nd 2017, 4:00 PM
A Kilkenny restaurant's sarcastic response to a blogger asking for a free meal is going global
Mortifying on so many levels.
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Sep 23rd 2017, 2:06 PM
There's been a surge in complaints about Irish 'influencers' plugging products
Three times the amount of complaints have been received so far in 2017 compared to all of last year.
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Jul 28th 2017, 12:05 AM
9 things you're guaranteed to see influencers flogging on Instagram
Products that they definitely love and swear by, obvs
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Jul 24th 2017, 8:00 AM
Do You Have Any Idea Who These Hugely Popular YouTubers Are?
Are you down with the kids? That is the question.
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Jul 2nd 2017, 6:00 PM
Beauty bloggers, watch out: This Mayo farmer is coming for your gig
“I normally go for a Blackleg Vaccine, and you can get them in Boots or Cara pharmacy…”
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Jun 17th 2017, 5:00 PM
Affiliate deals: The hidden way influencers are making money from your online shopping
What you should know before you click on those product links.
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Feb 19th 2017, 7:00 PM
Top Irish PR body seeks to curb rogue 'influencers' being paid to sell products and not admitting it
The PRII will host a round table with bloggers to create clear guidelines on disclosing payments.
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Nov 27th 2016, 1:05 PM